Auston Woods Apartment Homes Blog

A good apartment home staff can make the difference between an ordinary rental and a dream home. A very crucial part of the apartment-finding process is talking with the manager and office staff about the property. Most people don't realize what the manager does within an apartment home community.

A good manager and staff is one who has their resident's well-being and comfort in mind. When renting and you have a maintenance task; a stopped up toilet, a leaking sink, or your carpet needs to be re-stretched, the apartment home manager has to take care of it.
 
Before you commit to a place, talk with the on-site manager at Auston Wood Apartments and ask us some questions about our maintenance.

Ask questions and, when you tour Auston Woods, be sure to look over the general cleanliness. With our 9 foot ceilings, crown molding and various homes with sun rooms, we know you will love the floor plans, the property and the neighborhood. We are very proud of our exceptional customer service, and inviting lush landscape.
 
When you decide to live in an apartment home in the desired Charlotte area you need to know you've made the right choice about your living space. You need to know your interests are taken care of; that you won't be left stranded should there be a problem in your building or in the complex. When you find this type of satisfaction you will feel confident in making a lasting commitment and a pleasurable rental experience.

We all need a place to call home but even with the real estate downturn, many people continue to think that buying a home is a good investment and a way for them to build wealth. When times were good, this was not really the case for most people. Wherever you choose to live, make sure it’s for the right reasons. Owning a home can be rewarding. Renting an apartment home with Auston Woods can also be very rewarding. Don’t just take our word for it - check out this article on Yahoo Finance - Why Your Home is not the investment you think it is. In recent months, the housing market, interest rates and the economy have been the focus of many news stories and are key issues in the political arena. Consumers have been inundated for years with visions of the American Dream and why homeownership is a great investment.

As seen with the recent housing crisis, homeownership may not be right for everyone.

• If you bought in Rochester, N.Y., in 1980, you would have seen only a mediocre 4% annual growth for the next 25 years.
• If you bought in Dallas in 1986, as the oil boom went bust, your home wouldn’t have appreciated at all before 1998.

It is also important to look at the “net appreciation”. Most people do not subtract all of the interest paid to the banks, maintenance, decorating costs, closing costs, taxes, and insurance from the appreciation. In many cases, especially if you do not own your home for more than a few years, there is not true appreciation and in more and more cases, there is negative appreciation. Many do not realize the real financial and practical advantages HHHunt residents experience every year when they decide to rent an apartment home at one of our communities.

There are just a couple of points to consider and think about. Renting is a long term investment and very rewarding. Especially in the North Carolina area we are a respected and very diverse community. Be sure to take a look at our communities and our activities we have to offer. Our unique apartment homes at Auston Woods combine convenience, comfort, and technology for today’s lifestyle in our apartment homes. Our beautiful interiors are designed to optimize the way you live, work, and play. Contact us today to learn more about renting at Auston Woods, or feel free to stop in and take a tour of our community.

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Want a simple and easy way to create a custom piece of art to dress up your apartment walls? You can make a beautiful three piece art series with just a few materials and have it look as beautiful as any professional art piece!

The materials you’ll need would be wall paper in your chosen design, scissors, tape and three frames. To keep a consistent look you can purchase three of the same frames, or to mix it up and create more of a visual interest purchase three very different frames (colors, metals, etc.).

First open up the frame, inside will be the photo paper that all frames come with to illustrate the size. Use that paper as a template for how much to cut out of your decorated wall paper. Trace the photo paper on the inside of your decorated wall paper with pencil. Then cut out the traced area. Repeat that step for all three frames, working right after one another to continue the pattern.

After you’ve gotten all your decorated wall paper cut out, place the respective pieces in their frames. Arrange, in order of the pattern, in your apartment. Play with layouts to see which you like best; remembering that you can adjust heights to also add visual interest. And there you have it, an easy and inexpensive ‘do-it-yourself’ project to add custom art to your apartment. Many of our residents have decorated their homes in their own unique way and we have really been impressed with some of the things people have done. With this little addition you can turn your apartment into one of a kind. As always feel free to contact us should you have any questions about apartment living.

Apartment living does not have to mean a life without pets. Though some landlords and building managers do have restrictions regarding pets, smaller spaces should not limit your ability to enjoy the companionship and joy of owning a pet. We allow our residents to enjoy the company of their animal. In fact, our apartment complex is the perfect environment for owning unique and exciting pets. Cats and dogs can make great pets, but the restriction of a smaller space can be the perfect reason to branch out in your pet ownership. At Austin Woods we allow dogs & cats (no aggressive breeds) and exotic pets are allowed with management permission.

Birds of different types can be a colorful and inviting addition to an apartment. Not only do these lovely animals brighten a room, they can also add a liveliness to your home through their beautiful singing. It is important to consider how loud a bird species can be before you purchase one as a pet. If sound travels easily through your building, it is important to be considerate of others and not own a pet that may keep others up at night. Birds, which do well even in limited space, may be a perfect addition to your family and apartment.

If birds do not seem like the right option for your home, a ferret may be the perfect choice. These interactive, curious, and excitable pets can do well in a home of any size. A cage is essential for keeping ferrets in your home, but these environments can find a place in any apartment. The larger the cage, the more a ferret will enjoy it's home. But ferrets can also be allowed to roam throughout a house as long as they can be supervised.

If inquiring about animal fees or owning a pet in your apartment we do have a pet fee. 1 Pet $350 flat non-refundable fee, 2 Pets $500 non-refundable flat fee, $250 non-refundable pet fee for caged animals including: ferrets, rabbits, chinchillas and prairie dogs. And only a limit of 2 pets per home. Contact us today to find out how you can join our lovely comunnity and be a aprt of Charlotte's own Austin Woods.

Washing your clothes in cold water saves energy and money

Have you been looking better ways of saving money and going green?  Well, here is one tip that you can help you meet your mark.  Turn the dial to cold water when you wash clothes.  The majority of energy used when washing is in producing heated water.  What many people aren’t told though, is that most clothes still have a good cleaning in cold water.

The higher the temperature of the water, the more electricity that is needed and this of course, this helps to contribute to the energy bill.

Add in one of the earth-friendly laundry detergents and you can relax.  this detergent will also do less harm to your clothes and the environment.

You can find more information on The Daily Green.  We hope that this apartment living tip of the week will help you to lower your monthly utilities.